Got my Replica 20's and exhaust tips installed!
 

Here are the pics....

What kind of exhaust tips are those? They look nice. Do you have a 3.0? Please post more info on the exhaust tips. What tires did you get?

Looks excellent - nice job! :thumbup:

The exhaust tips are Ractive tips. They were a steal at only 45 bux per tip. Had them welded on at a BMW body shop. Cost 180 to cut off the old ones and weld the new ones on. The tires are Toyo Proxes. And yes it is a 3.0.

Wow they look great! Good to imagine how my Topaz 3.0i would look with the 4.6is 20's and 4.6is exhaust tips. :)

Very nice...... :thumbup:

Looks great. Congrats!

Looks great! :thumbup:

Where did you get the Reactive exhaust tips at? Thanks. For some reason I can not find any tire shop in Colorado that can get a hold o the Toyo Proxes...

Got the Ractive ( no E ) from autobarn.com. Thats weird that you cant find the proxes. You can get em online for sure.

hey looks fantastic, dont you long for the 4.6is flared look??? if so im in the same boat but can this be done without visiting the dealer for a trade in???

Wow...the exhaust tips look like a perfect fit. Thanks for the pictures and information on the exhaust tips...Are these the ones you got from autobarn? =>http://www.autobarn.net/raunextip.html

Now I'm not sure if I should go with the black chrome or stainless. :dunno:

WOW. I am ordering a pair. Love it. Exactly what I wanted. Friend of mine who has his own body shop says he will weld it for free for me. Same quandary as you guys. Black or chrome....choices choices choices...

Yes, those are the same ones I got from Autobarn. For me I went with the chrome to match the wheels. It depends a lot on the color scheme of your car and what goes best with it.

Just ordered the black ones. Cant wait :)

Thanks.

Mickey, what color is your X? Please post a picture of it after the tip install? I have to see the black ones on your X before I place my order. Thanks.

Mine is Tit Silver (I love saying that) and I had already painted the exhaust tips black.
Will post pics once I am done.

loooooksss hotttt ;)

I'm ordering those tips today. I want to buy the tires local because they will change out my summer for my winter set ups for free.

Looks Gr8 :thumbup: :thumbup:

lOOKS HOT....MINE IS THE SAME COLOR...I WANT THOSE EXHAUST TIPS

I'm now having trouble deciding what to get chrome or black...

What color car do you have?

For anyone having trouble deciding what color to choose between the black and chrome. Go with the black. It's not really black at all. I saw them in person today at my local muffler shop but they were listed at $90 each. The black is like a shiny titanium black. Looks very good. And I have a Toledo Blue.

Thanks to BaKerR414 for the idea and info, I had those same exhaust tips installed today and they look awesome. After a bit of contemplating, I decided to go with the stainless steel rather than the black chrome, to match it with the running board. Plus the fact that I wanted a little bit of a contrast in the rear rather than a complete blackout look.

The tips looked huge out of the box, but as you can see, they are just slightly smaller than the stock 4.6is once installed. I had the muffler shop take about 1 1/2 inch off (in length) from the inlet in order for those tips to tuck back in a bit from the bumper. Otherwise, they will be parallel with the rear bumper, which makes it stick out a tad too much for my tastes (the original overall length of these tips are about 9 1/2 inches!).

very nice...........

Can you take some close up pictures of the length of the exhaust tips that you have sticking out? i want a good idea on how far to leave mine out.

Here are a couple of quick close up shots of the exhaust tips I just snapped off in my garage tonight. As you can see...the tips extend out quite a bit even after sawing off about 1 1/2 inch. Hope it gives you a good idea of how far out you want those tips to hang. GL

Mine stick out a good inch more than yours do and I really like the look of it. It all depends on how aggressive you want your cars ass to look.

Hi,
Can you take some close ups as well please? Thanks.

Sweet...look man.....Nice tips...

Wow i reallylike those tips, unluckily i just changed mine to 4.4 exhaust and threw out the old 3.0 exhaust, do yo0u think I can fit these tips into the 4.4 excause which has 2 tips?

Wonder how this would look like on my 645ci? :dunno:

Les Shuwab has Toyo

They look great. I'm having mine installed on Saturday, so I'll take pics and post. If anyone is interested, the 4.8is black plastic trim surrounds for the exhaust opening part numbers are:

511 270 10123
511 270 10124

About $7.00 each.

Please take some close up of the 4.8is exhaust black plastic trim On/Off your X as well, that is, if you have them. Thanks.

They loog great!! :thumbup:

Thanks for the compliment. Again, I have to give credit to BakerR414 who started it all! I've been wanting to modify the tips for quite sometimes, but couldn't find the right one, until now. I think Autobarn or Ractive should compensate him or something for the post since all those tips have been sold out now :) Funny how little details like exhaust tips makes such a difference in the way the car looks.

Getting the tips installed tomorrow, and hopefully the 4.8 trim pieces will be in today. I'll post pics as soon as I have everything.

Looks great.....

Haha, I totally agree that Autobarn or Ractive should throw some money my way. I mean like you said DKL they have apparently sold out. Anyway, glad you all like the mods and thanks for the compliments.

Yes it seems like whoever supplies them are out of stock everywhere. I can not get a hold of them.

oh no!! out of stock dammmm !! :O(
 

I wanted to get them too, my 01 X is getting a face lift to an 05 X and an aero kit put on it and i was hoping i could get these end tips this week so i can put them on but i guess i`ll have to wait! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I Found Them!!!!!! Yeah !!!
 

I LOOKED AT AUTOBARN.COM AND THEY DID NO HAVE THEM IN STOCK, AFTER LOOKING ON THE NET I FOUND A SHOP THAT HAS THEM, THEY HAPPEN TO HAVE A LOCAL SHOP BY ME, I WILL PICK THEM UP TODAY :rofl: :thumbup:

http://store1.yimg.com/I/rodi_1847_20367561http://store1.yimg.com/I/rodi_1847_20367561


HERE IS THE STORE URL
http://www.7453217467431.com
http://www.7453217467431.com/browse/...=1118841888750

Wow, I missed this thread til now. :thumbup:

I need a couple questions answered please guys,, :dunno:

OK in the last thread which points tot he store that has them in stock, which model are they I cannot tell? I thee a specific URL?

Any chance of a GB, though at $50 ea its not much.

Also am I missing something can they be welded onto either a 3.0 stock exhaust or a 4.4 exhaust system??

I am going next week to do this and an X pipe from magna flow on my 01 4.4 sport.

Money in bank, wife approved, Giddee up :wow:

,,,yeh i know I'm whipped. :o

Is it this one the:

4" Oval Single Wl Slash Cut

http://www.7453217467431.com/product...69298234&tab=1

Greetings (1st post). Wanted to thank BaKerR414 and the forum for this great mod. Here's some pics of my 3.0 with the new tips.

:welcome: to X5World! Your X looks great.

the model # is T815
 

the model # is T815

I just picked mine up today, now i`m just waiting for the aero kit to come in so i can install everything at once :thumbup:

http://www.7453217467431.com

MC...is that the 4.8is trim that I see on the plastic surrounding the exhaust?

Looks good MC. Those are the black chrome right? Goes great wit your paint.

DO these Ractive T815 tips fit a 4.4 sp exhaust? I noticed in one picture there are 2 outlets from a 4.4 exhaust.

I guess I'm not doing this mod. This is the 5th place to tell me that they are out of stock.

"We are sorry, but the item you have ordered (t67t815b) is currently out of stock and has been placed on back order with the manufacturer. Your order will be held in a backorder status and shipped to you within 24 hours upon the receipt of stock, unless we are notified by you to cancel this order. Generally backorder products take 4-6 weeks to arrive in our warehouse from the date of order."

Thanks guys! The tips are chrome, I guess the paint makes them look darker and I also added the 4.8 exhaust trim. I had them cut about 2" off the tips so they would tuck under the bumper nicely. The shop took great pain to make everything lineup and did a fantastic job for $40!!!!! Several other places around here quoted me $200-300.

get them here
 

The Ractive t815 only has 1 inlet, you can get them here.
http://www.partsauthorityfx.com Phone: 718-740-4455, 516-356-7474, or 631-231-3900

[QUOTE=benathon]I guess I'm not doing this mod. This is the 5th place to tell me that they are out of stock.

Toucan Ractive T815 tips are available at suvXccessory.com


http://www.suvxccessory.com/tousu-t815.html

[QUOTE=Loophole]Hey John. Great to see you on X5world!

[QUOTE=Loophole]All five places I tried said that they had them in stock on the website but after I placed the order I was got emails a day or two later telling me they are out of stock and the item is on backorder.

suvxccessory is part of truck and carxccessory.com so its basically the same company.

And this place is out as well. They are the same company as Driverfx.

Thy Have Them
 

Guys i just called the place where i got mine from ( PARTS AUTHORITY) and they told me that they have 18 in at thier other store and can have it for me the next day. If you call you can ask for Mike and tell him that you are looking for part # T815, i paid 47.88 each for my muffler tips.

THE PARTS AUTHORITY
550 PINE AIRE DRIVE
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
TEL: 631-231-3900

IF YOU CALL ASK FOR MIKE.

I HOPE THIS INFO CAN HELP YOU GUYS..

So the direct answer is no this Mod is only for 3.0 mufflers then, shit i liked it.

What can I do to replace the black ones on my 4.4 anyone have a suggestion that would lokk either like the ractive mod or make my tips look like a Remus ? I want some stainless back there as I Mod my muffler system.

maybe you can do it
 

depending on how far apart are the end pipes of the 4.4i, maybe you can cut out the back wall of the T815 tips and slide them over the 2 tips of the 4.4i. my brother has the 4.4i when he comes over i will masure the distance from the edge of 1 tip to the other and or i will try to use my tips to see if it will slide over them, i`ll do this on monday when i go over to the shop.

Thanks for everyones help. I have been having trouble getting a hold of the T815B tips (black chrome), they are to my understanding to be on backorder for 4 to 6 weeks. Thats one of the reasons why I having been able to get them while almost everyone else has been able to. I just decided to get the chrome ones and hopefully the order goes through. Thanks again.

Did you cut 1 1/2 inch off of the Ractive tips?
The reason I ask is because I have PDC, and I already had them installed but the sensors are going off right now. I have to go back on Monday or Tuesday to get it fixed but I will try here for suggestions first. I didn't get any part cut off of the Ractive tip... I might try a car wash.

Please keep us updated on whether or not they fit on a 4.4, I have 3.0 and upgraded to 4.4 howeve I threw away to the trash my 3.0 tips and now im screwed because I like these tips much better. Maybe ill have to purchase tips for a 3.0 that i threw away

Isn't the tip of the 3.0 OEM exhaust slanted down a little bit? so how are these tips pointing straight out if they were slipped over the OEM without modifying the OEM tip 1st? I think I'm missing something here? someone please explain. Thx

:wow: :wow: :wow:
Where did you go???? I had my 4.8 tips put on for $60, that included cutting off the 4.4 tips and welding the new ones on.

did 3.0 OEM tips on my X5 were cut off and the new tips welded on :thumbup:

see here http://www.xoutpost.com/gallery/showi...imageuser=1125

and here http://www.xoutpost.com/gallery/showi...imageuser=1125

Uaaaah thx SuaveX5. Are you doing an 05 facelift? You really need the 4.8 replica wheels and the clear corners. That would make your X look awosome :wow:
Do you have to remove the bumper to cutoff the OEM muffler tip? if not, how do you cut it off with the bumper on? is there room to do that?

FineAzz looking Ride!
My 3.0 is having 20"Wheel Envy, lol!
BR,md

beautiful

I guessed it depends on the muffler shop. The shop I took it to didn't have to remove anything...cutting the OEM tips off and welding on the new ones with the mufflers and bumper in place.

the 05 face lift is done :thumbup: but no clear corner :( and the 4.8 replica i`m hoping to get it next summer :)


the bumper was removed to do the aero kit and whiler it was off the mufler tips were cut off .

http://www.xoutpost.com/gallery/showi...imageuser=1125

http://www.xoutpost.com/gallery/showi...imageuser=1125

http://www.xoutpost.com/gallery/showi...imageuser=1125

Very nice SuaveX5. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. Keep us posted and good luck.

Congrats. good job on that Exhaust tips. do you have to remove the plastic cover to install the tip ? I want to get it for my black x5 too. what do you think ?

thanks, yeah it is best to remove it that way you can do a cleaner job,

go for it it makes it look so much nicer :thumbup:

Those Proxes look great :thumbup:

I had the exhaust tips installed in 20 minutes - no need to remove anything. Painful to watch but the shop used a saw-zaw and cut the pipe leaving an inch sticking out from the base of the muffler. He put the tips on and tack welded in place, checked for alignment and then welded in place.

Depending on your taste, I had the shop cut the tips by 2 inches so they would tuck under the bumper.

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x...e-2005-212.jpg

^^ what size is your 87?20x9.5?nice x bro!

did u get them off ebay the place that sells the replicas.... Which size 20's was it i noticed they have 2 diff sizes... They say that they are pre balanced... When u had them put on was it just a simple swap...

Thanks for the help I am looking at getting those also.... LOOKS GOOD>

looks very nice, great job :thumbup:

ractive tip
 

the ractive tips seem to be 2.5 inch internal diam
i measured my 3.0 X5 and the diameter is about 2.75 inches--this was the factory exhaust
was it the same for you?
am i measuring incorrectly??

You are correct. The external part of the OEM tips (somewhat rectangular in shape and bends down) is about 2.75 inches. However, after you cut away that portion, the tips are only about 2.25 inches...thus, the Ractive tips fit over the cut-off stock tips perfectly.

IMG_1979.jpg picture by mzarkos - Photobucket

Just had the ractive tips installed last week. I'm waiting for the heat trim in the mail. thanks for the help guys!

those wheels look awesome, can i ask how wide are rims, and are you thinking of lowering your car??

Ewen

Ewen,
You asking me? If you are, the wheels are the spoke 87 replica's. They are staggered so the front is 9.5 in the front and 10.5 in the back. I'd like to lower my about an inch or two but I don't want to mess up the suspension. BMW sets everything in the suspension at a certain height. I'm wondering if altering it would have negative effects down the road. (get it, down the road) ha. I think it will be alright however. All I need to do is purchase springs for the front and then have BMW lower the air suspension in the back. Thinkin' bout it. Any idea's anyone??

yes thanks, i love the look , i have 19 x 9 fronts and 19 x 10 rears and they don't quite do it for me, i'm struggling between lowering it or going to slightly bigger wheels, and then lowering it.

again i think yours looks sweet

Ewen

AZ Alpine.......where did you purchase your Rep. 87's ?
Are you happy with quality & service ?

Thanks

Nice.

i like it, nice job

tip or whole muffler? ?looks like mine from the back.

I purchased the 87's from a private party on Craiglist. I'm not too sure where he got them from, sorry. Ebay might be your best bet unless you can find them locally. I also added on just the tips (Ractive).

try to look 'em up on Craigslist. I got my Proxess there for my 4.6is. it's a long shot but you'll be saving a lot of dough. got mine for $800 cash tax-free.That's Los Angeles, CALI price. they're awesome tires!

YOUR RIDE IS SIIIIIIIIIIIICK DUDE!! I HAVE A 3.0I, WILL PUT SOME PICS UP SOO, I HAVE SIMMILAR TIPS AND WERE FITTED JUST LIKE YOURS, SOUNDS LIKE A 4.4. HOW DID YOU GET YOUR WHEELS TO STICK OUT SO MUCH??

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I have 01 X5 sport black/black and was thinking of getting the ractive exhaust tips. I have a question though - would they fit my exhaust end once it gets cut (it is pointing down and has some type of black cover over like tips). And should i get the black chrome or chrome only?